It's likely that many enthusiasts thought this day would never come. The NSX has been long gone from Acura lineup and other vehicles aimed at enthusiasts like the Acura Integra, Honda Prelude, and Honda S2000 have been axed over the years. But Honda is now looking for a bit of redemption and announced that it will unveil a concept version of the next generation NSX at the Detroit Auto Show.

Although Honda isn't yet revealing powertrain details, Car and Driver states that a mid-mounted V6 engine that is paired with a hybrid system will power the new NSX. The gasoline engine will power the power the rear wheels, while an electric motor will be mounted at each front wheel. Honda is said to have developed a seven-speed dual-clutch transmission for the new NSX.

Honda’s 3.7-liter V6 is good for at least 300hp by itself, so we’re hoping to see more than 400hp when the electric motors are taken into account.

As for the styling of the vehicle, Car and Driver says that the new NSX will feature styling similar to Tony's Starks vehicle of choice in the new Avengers movie.

In other news, Acura also confirmed that it would debut the ILX concept sedan in January. The ILX will based on the current generation Honda Civic platform, and will offer a choice of a 2.0-liter or 2.4-liter four-cylinder engines. It will also be made available with the Civic's hyrid powertrain paired with a CVT.

The ILX will do battle in the U.S. with the Lexus HS 250h, Lexus CT 200h, and the BMW 1-Series in the luxury market. Hopefully, however, the ILX will see its sales mirror the CT 200h instead of the laggard HS 250h. The base configuration will be priced "well below $30,000" according to Inside Line.

"Acura has a steady cadence of exciting new models coming to market and it will all begin in Detroit," said Jeff Conrad, vice president and general manager of Acura sales and service.

"From the all-new Acura ILX at the gateway of the lineup to the pinnacle of performance with the Acura NSX Concept, Acura vehicles are being created for luxury customers who aspire to the highest levels of quality and value, with beautiful styling and the right balance of technology, performance and environmental responsibility."

Honda last teased enthusiasts with its EV-STER concept, which is an all-electric, RWD roadster.